An exciting new opportunity is available within the Severn Estuary Partnership (SEP) in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University. Applications are invited for a Projects Officer who will play a key role in contributing to the development and successful delivery of a variety of projects ongoing within the Partnership, including the exciting Discover the Severn project. The SEP Projects Officer will be an enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated person who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders. Within the Discover Severn project, they will help to develop and use novel methodology to help connect or re-connect communities along the South Wales coast with the Severn Estuary, and to raise awareness of the benefits the estuary has to offer in improving health and well-being.
They will also support the team with the production of SEP communications, such as website updates, the monthly SEP e-newsletter and social media. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in environmental management/geography (or equivalent qualifications) and appropriate experience in a related field; a wide understanding of stakeholder engagement techniques; excellent organisational and communication skills; good Information Technology (IT) skills; experience of using social media to engage with the public; and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. A full driving licence with use of a vehicle is desirable.
This position is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term for 12 months and available immediately.
Informal enquiries can be made to Lucy Taylor, Partnership Manager, TaylorL14@cardiff.ac.uk
For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact John Evans, EvansJ13@cardiff.ac.uk
Please note that the proposed dates for interviewing for this post are between Friday 12th April and Tuesday 15th April 2019.
Important note:
It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.
When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.
To apply please visit our website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: Friday, 5 April 2019.
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff.
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